Magnolia and Magnolia

Magnolia, also known as Magnolia, Magnolia is a deciduous tree, crown ovate or oblate, bark grayish brown, simple leaves alternate, obovoid, apex pointed. Flowers terminal, the previous autumn to form flower buds, first flowers and then leaves, flowers white, fragrant, 10-16 cm in diameter, erect bell-shaped, perianth 9, Obovate, white, every three arranged in a round, pistil and stamen numerous. The main variety is var.FurFurascens, whose perianth is purplish red on the outside and white inside. Both kinds of magnolia are favored by people.

Magnolia is as white as jade, its fragrance is like orchid, hence its name. Zhang Maowu, a poet of the Ming Dynasty, had a good saying about Magnolia: "but there is a branch comparable to jade, so there is no need to start soliciting orchids." The words "jade" and "orchid" are skillfully embedded in the poem. In ancient times, people liked to plant magnolia, begonia and peony in the same garden, implying the meaning of "Yutang rich and noble".

Magnolia is native to the mountains of central China, which is sunny, warm, moist and well-drained, requiring fertile soil and rich in organic matter. The root is fleshy and afraid of stagnant water. It has strong cold tolerance, can survive the winter safely at-20 ℃, and can grow in semi-shade environment.

In the past, magnolia was often used as rootstock grafting and propagation, or high-altitude striping. In recent years, after the application and popularization of growth hormone, the cuttings treated with growth hormone have been successful. The cuttings were soaked in 500mg/L α-naphthylacetic acid from June to July, and the cuttings were covered with plastic film. The survival rate was about 70%. In addition, sowing and reproduction are also widely used. Sowing should pay attention to the treatment of the seeds immediately after harvest, first rub the red aril with plant mortar, store it in time, sow in spring next year, or sow in autumn immediately after treatment. After the seedlings are unearthed in the first and second years, the seedlings should be properly sheltered in the summer and should not be exposed to the sun, and the cold areas in winter should also be properly protected to survive the winter.